Long Oil Alkyd Resin

65% oil length at 65% NVM


These formulations are intended as starting points only. No guarantee of performance is given or implied. All resin formulations must be thoroughly tested and evaluated before attempting production and commercial use.

Home Page

Formula Index

         


A basic long oil soya alkyd suitable for decorative or marine use use.  The formula is sized to make in a 4 litre round bottom  reaction flask .

 

Processing is by solvent reflux to achieve fast processing times. It is essential to measure the  test sample solids at regular intervals

              

The formula may need to be adjusted to suit your  resin kettle and the final body/solids required.

               

Contact us if you need help.

              

For more information email us on philcov@ak.planet.gen.nz

or give us a ring on

 +64 9 622-3860 or fax us on

 +64 9 634-6100

Material

Kg's

Instructions

Soya Oil

Pentaerythritol

1213.00

  270.00

Heat to 80°C

lithium Ricinoleate paste

     5.00

Add slowly

Heat to 245°C until mono

clearance 6:1 in ethanol

Phthalic Anhrdride

Maleic Anhydride

  483.00

     4.00

Cool to 190°C and add

Fit water separator

Heat to 245°C over 2 hrs collecting water

Xylol

   80.00

Once water reflux susides add as required to maintain steady reflux. Remove water as required.

Process to AN<8 body Z3 at 65% NVM in W/S

White Spirits

 900.00

Stop & thin

Filter while hot

Adjust visco & solids

Z3 - Z4  @ 65%NVM